Program Director and Core Faculty: Clinical Psychology Phoenix Campus

Position Summary:

This position is the founding Program Director for the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Phoenix. Prior to program launch, the position is 1.0 FTE program director with a focus on program development, including building program materials, preparing a self-study, developing practicum sites, and recruiting core and adjunct faculty. Upon program launch, the position will be .50 FTE program director and .50 FTE core faculty.

50% Program Director:
The Program Director manages academic and program functions; oversees program assessment, continuous improvement interventions, and accreditation; leads and/or facilitates student sessions such as workshops and orientations; provides educational guidance for new and continuing students; assists in the development and implementation of student learning outcomes; leads and/or participates in curriculum development, faculty development, and applicable university and/or program activities.

50% Core Faculty:
Core faculty are expected to maintain a course load, chair dissertation projects, provide service to the program and university, and engage in scholarship. The area of specialization for the position is open. Stronger candidates will have clinical and/or research specialties that focus on oppressed or underserved groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

A PhD or PsyD degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience with program administration, graduate-level teaching, scholarship, clinical expertise, and commitment to multicultural training. A minimum of three (3) years prior experience in an administrative or leadership role in clinical psychology, preferably administrative experience in an academic setting. At least five (5) years of experience in the field as a licensed psychologist.

License:
Licensed as a psychologist in Arizona within the first calendar year following program start.

Skills:

Communication skills:

* Maintains open and responsive communication with students, faculty, and staff.

* Readily available for meetings as needed.

* Ability to clearly and concisely explain and implement requirements and expectations for students and faculty.

Leadership skills:

* Engagement as an effective leader.

* Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students and faculty.

* Applies strong critical thinking, judgment, and analytical skills to resolve complex issues.

Administrative skills:

* Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

* Experience with academic program development and implementation.

Interpersonal skills:

* Ability to develop strong professional relationships with students, faculty, and other employees.

* Practices cultural humility and operates from an inclusive perspective, communicating and interacting effectively with people from all backgrounds and experiences.

* Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.

Organizational skills:

* Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and initiative.

* Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.

* Manage competing priorities to meet the needs of the program and students.

* Ability to complete tasks and submit deliverables per required deadlines.

Data and Technical skills:

* Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

* Ability to use data to inform program improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Program Director Duties/Responsibilities (comprise .50 FTE upon program launch). Ensures delivery of a quality academic program through:

* Maintaining an active presence that assures campus vitality.

* Being accessible to faculty, students, and staff through multiple modalities (e.g., in-person, phone, video).

* Overseeing the recruitment, retention, and management of core and adjunct faculty.

* Working collaboratively with appropriate admissions and enrollment personnel to facilitate the successful enrollment/matriculation of qualified students.

* Ensuring curriculum and courses are current, relevant, and…